Want a more unusual trip to Bath?
While the Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths and the city’s history as a spa town make it worthy of a visit, there is much more to Bath than meets the eye. Here are a few of the more unusual things you can do during your trip without leaving the city.
- Enjoy the rural views
Due to its location in the north east of Somerset, Bath is surrounded by lots of beautiful scenery so why not spend a day enjoying the countryside rather than the city centre? You can enjoy the sights on the Bath Skyline Walk, follow the Kennet and Avon Canal to neighbouring towns or venture out towards the Cotswolds following the various trails that can be found around the city.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be_UzAchtVq/ - Take a guided walk – with a difference
There are plenty of interesting guided tours of the city that shows off all the interesting buildings and talks you through some of the heritage, but Bath also offers tours with a twist. Take part in a comedy tour, a ghost tour or a pub tour of Bath and see the city in a whole new light! - Visit the Beach
Yes, you read that right. In the summer you’ll find Bath on the beach, a pop up event that takes place every year where a small corner of the city is transformed into a Caribbean paradise, there are even palm trees, sand and a bar for you to enjoy!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl52JRWB8Qc/ - Paddle Board on the Weir
Pulteney Bridge and the Weir are two amazing spots in the city where you can marvel at the beauty and also see the spot that was featured in Les Miserables! Did you know you can also join in a paddleboarding session? Well you can, there are paddleboard lessons and trips that take place in front of Pulteney Bridge, or if you like the sound of being on the water but not standing on a board, you can hire canoes to ride up and down the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Now you have a few unusual activities to start you off, why not make a whole itinerary of different activities to do when in Bath? Stay with one of our independent guesthouses and find a plethora of local knowledge at your finger tips with recommendations from your hosts of great places to visit that will set you apart from other visitors!
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